US Bridges

Hardy Toll RD FR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.9 MI N of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020TOL040216

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,461
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hardy Toll RD FR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Hardy Toll RD FR over Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesHardy Toll RD FR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.9 MI N of Beltway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96557, -95.37982
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,461 (2024)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardy Toll RD FR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy Toll RD FR over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Hardy Toll RD FR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,461 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hardy Toll RD FR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hardy Toll RD FR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.